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A couple of years ago I asked the question about "Office" programmes that would intergrate with MS Office but came free. I was advised that possibly the best of them was Kingsoft and it has been fine. Recently however there is a wait while it loads and advert and then another 5 second wait until you can skip the ad. Its a pain. I realise that there are a mountain of programmes out there like Libre and Apache but I wonder if anyone has a programme running that they can recommend.

I have no problems finding a missed call reminder app (MCR) for my Samsung phone on the internet. What I do have problem with is trying to sort out the claims and reviews of a MCR for one that works with second tier carriers such as Line and WhatsApp. Can anyone who has successfully installed such an app let me know. I am loath to install something and pay if it wont work as it should do. Thanks.

Some years ago I had Faststone installed but found that there was enough bells and buzzers with Picasa so I discarded it. I downloaded Faststone the other night and it is as close to Picasa as I need and has a hell of a lot more bells and whistles. If your looking for a programme I recommend that you give it a try.

I have to admit that I totally miss Picasa for ease of operation. I was able to sort all my photos into easy order and editing was simple. Exporting/Uploading was easy and now I am lost because I simply cannot find a programme that is as user friendly. I would really appreciate any help with a simple storage system. some basic editing and uploading with the ability to chance the pixel account. If anyone feels like me on this subject and knows a source where I can download a SAFE copy of Picasa I would appreciate that.

I am not a keen Soi Six person but next time I go to Pattaya I will try to spend more time and spend more money there. The ladies may be hurting and I would like to do just a little to help the cause. I quite like an early evening beer and Soi Six is a good cause.

Sometime around 1956 I read a boolk that set me off on a life time search for answers and I have read what I can on the subject. The book in question was "The scourge of the swastika" and was the first attempt to document the Holocaust in total. I recall that I didn't discuss this book much with parents or school friends as the subject matter was overwhelming. Over the years I have returned to the subject to try to understand two aspects and these are; " How did it occur?" and "How could a civilized nation be so guilty?". My latest reading has helped to clear some of the fog. THE HOLOC

Having said that there are now quite a lot of accommodation places in Soi Honey and more seem to be getting refurbished all the time. I went for a look around the 24/7 Boutique Hotel a year or two ago and was quite impressed with the quality of some of the rooms and it had a pool. I reckon that a walk down the soi and a look in the doors might be a profitable couple of hours for anyone looking for a room in that area.

True but he may want to start his holiday in style by going next door to the Sabai soapie!

Yes, as you say more often than not there is a baht bus taking a short cut down soi 2 so this is no problem. I did however think that the perfect walks were to Soi 6, Soi 8 and no problem getting to the PBG. One other thing in favour of Soi 2 is the Big C Centre ( who's new name eludes me) at the top of the soi. Besides all the shops, movies and supermarket, money exchanges there are so many eating options to make you dizzy and at very reasonable prices.

Also look at the Saibai Inn. I always stayed there and much preferred it to the Saibai. You use the same pool and restaurant but it was very friendly and helpful and all the staff got to know you. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

Here is a thought for you. Get onto the Internet and look at Pattaya and decide the are that you think might be best for you. Do a search, be it Google of Agoda and then give us a short list to comment on. On line reviews can be a bit ropy but there is sure to be someone on the forum that has stayed at the places that you have short listed.

You are already half way there. You found this forum and asked the question. There is so much to learn about Pattaya just by reading the various topics, taking notes and asking even more questions. There is up to date information on taxis, bars, restaurants, gogo bars etc. I did exactly this when I went to Pattaya and Phuket first time and it made life so much easier. As someone else said, don't worry if you miss something. You will be back. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

Good to know that there is someone out there that knows everything. Saves me replying. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

Thanks but also note that a crap home in Auckland is now in the million dollar range. It is now considered one of the most unaffordable cities in the world so we all have our problems or indeed our advantages. By the way, NZ fish is magnificent which is why I cook my own fish and chips so that isn't an issue either.

I have always understood that living on the edge of the world required some sacrifices. Having said that I recall going to the UK in the mid nineties and getting about 32 pence for my dollar. Today I would get 55/56. On that basis which economy do you think I prefer being part of? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

Thanks for starting the day with a chuckle

Paid for my next flight yesterday. For the first time in about three years I will be flying Thai Air. This is my only direct flight but with prices $700/$800 above what I expect to pay I have avoided them. The final price was under NZ$1000

The price that you paid was your choice. I recently had the PBG cheese. burger at 140 baht and the beef burger at Bob Palmer's for 129 baht. Both of these we were substantial meals and l don't think that your Jims burger signals that prices in Pattaya are at UK levels. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

I think that you also have an on site Gentlemen's Club on site at the Max? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

I would really like to see a trip report from someone using the ferry covering sea and land costs, times, days and what to do in HH.

Just my tjhoughts on the Chaba Hut. I guess that I first looked at this place about ten years ago. I thought that the rooms were sterile and really didnt suit me. I went back perhaps another three times, took the tour but could never warm to it. Location is however great as long as you can live with the lack of pavements in Soi Buakhao. Accommodation in Pattaya is plentiful and I cannot but think that your description as "Gits" is spot on. My accommodation tells me months ahead of possible rises and any extra services that they feel they can charge for and I am fine with that. On a monthl

I was at the PBG last night. There was the oddest little African dude with two girls that looked East European. He was so hot and sweaty that he was constantly towling himself off. I figured that he had a high fever. The meal is over and he asks for three checkbins, one for each. He then asks for a carry home container for the food one of the girls had left. He then insulted the waitress who had to remind him that "I not stupid". Finally he left only to return a few seconds later. Seems there was an inch of beer in the bottom of his bottle so he takes the condom off and leaves swigging what w

An intelligent question. I await the answer with breath that is bated.

Isnt this the same place that makes Kamagara? At 24 tabs for 1000 baht (six packs)

I find that there is so much choice on the Internet that unless I make a decision I would be looking forever. We can read the reviews, ask friends but with so many thousands of places to choose from and so many conflicting views its bloody difficult. The reality is that unless you pick a five star hotel a great many of the reviews will be excellent and then a lot of them telling you that the place is crap. That the staff are happy or that the staff are miserable. The food is great or the food is inedible. The pool is great or the water is green.